Suicidal Ideation Psychologists and Therapists in Redcliffe, QLD

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Alistair Redfern
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Redcliffe, QLD 4020
Limited capacity. No available appt until JULY. I am a psychologist working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD (including complex trauma), stress, adjustment difficulties, grief, self-esteem concerns, personality patterns, and acute distress. I also support people facing crisis situations or significant life disruptions. My background includes community mental health and forensic settings, working with diverse populations and complex presentations, including high-risk situations involving self-harm and suicidality. I have experience supporting clients navigating systems such as NDIS and WorkCover.
Limited capacity. No available appt until JULY. I am a psychologist working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD (including complex trauma), stress, adjustment difficulties, grief, self-esteem concerns, personality patterns, and acute distress. I also support people facing crisis situations or significant life disruptions. My background includes community mental health and forensic settings, working with diverse populations and complex presentations, including high-risk situations involving self-harm and suicidality. I have experience supporting clients navigating systems such as NDIS and WorkCover.
(07) 2000 4756 View (07) 2000 4756
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Inner Play Counselling & Well-being
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Redcliffe, QLD 4020
I work with clients who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, relationship issues, and parenting concerns. I have a strong interest in strengthening the caregiver-child relationship, social and emotional development in children, reshaping the lens we view masculinity, and building protective behaviours to prevent harm. I believe each person has the capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful change when provided with safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environments. Through collaboration, I work alongside you towards your unique goals.
I work with clients who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, relationship issues, and parenting concerns. I have a strong interest in strengthening the caregiver-child relationship, social and emotional development in children, reshaping the lens we view masculinity, and building protective behaviours to prevent harm. I believe each person has the capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful change when provided with safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environments. Through collaboration, I work alongside you towards your unique goals.
(07) 3608 1993 View (07) 3608 1993
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Counselling by Nature
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Redcliffe, QLD 4020
I support clients by providing a warm, grounded, person-centred space where you can explore your experiences with clarity and insight. My work is guided by respect, collaboration, and a belief in your capacity for growth. Offering flexible, tailored counselling that meets you where you are — whether you need support making sense of overwhelming emotions, navigating life transitions, strengthening relationships, or understanding patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we work at your pace to build insight, resilience, and meaningful change.
I support clients by providing a warm, grounded, person-centred space where you can explore your experiences with clarity and insight. My work is guided by respect, collaboration, and a belief in your capacity for growth. Offering flexible, tailored counselling that meets you where you are — whether you need support making sense of overwhelming emotions, navigating life transitions, strengthening relationships, or understanding patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we work at your pace to build insight, resilience, and meaningful change.
(07) 2000 4826 View (07) 2000 4826
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The Psychology Hub
Psychologist, PsyBA Endorsed
Serves Area
Does your child come home from school and unleash a meltdown worthy of an Oscar? Homework battles? Friendship dramas? Or maybe it’s you—lying awake at 2am, overthinking everything, and surviving on caffeine. You’ve tried pep talks, deep breaths, and maybe even bribery… but nothing sticks. What you really want is less chaos, more calm, and to feel like yourself (and your family) again. We get it—we’re parents and humans too, and we know life doesn’t always go to plan.
Does your child come home from school and unleash a meltdown worthy of an Oscar? Homework battles? Friendship dramas? Or maybe it’s you—lying awake at 2am, overthinking everything, and surviving on caffeine. You’ve tried pep talks, deep breaths, and maybe even bribery… but nothing sticks. What you really want is less chaos, more calm, and to feel like yourself (and your family) again. We get it—we’re parents and humans too, and we know life doesn’t always go to plan.
(07) 3062 8233 View (07) 3062 8233
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Dante Psychology - Mental Health & Neurodiversity
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Anxiety, Panic, Stress, Trauma, PTSD, and OCD are my areas of focus. I also have significant experience in working with ADHD/Autism. If you are looking for a psychologist who deeply understands these experiences, who provides a tailored approach, and can balance empathy with directness, we will be a great fit. Our work together will focus on resolving root causes rather than just applying temporary fixes. This may involve addressing past hurts, problem solving current barriers, or building new skills for the future. I work with both children aged 8+ and adults.
Anxiety, Panic, Stress, Trauma, PTSD, and OCD are my areas of focus. I also have significant experience in working with ADHD/Autism. If you are looking for a psychologist who deeply understands these experiences, who provides a tailored approach, and can balance empathy with directness, we will be a great fit. Our work together will focus on resolving root causes rather than just applying temporary fixes. This may involve addressing past hurts, problem solving current barriers, or building new skills for the future. I work with both children aged 8+ and adults.
0420 235 817 View 0420 235 817
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Emily Hellyer
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Yoga Teacher, Clinical Supervisor and Trauma Therapist. I recognise that healing from trauma requires a holistic and individualised approach to support both body and mind. Through a range of therapeutic modalities, individuals are supported in their journey towards recovery in a safe and supported therapeutic environment. Medicare rebates available via GP referral.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Yoga Teacher, Clinical Supervisor and Trauma Therapist. I recognise that healing from trauma requires a holistic and individualised approach to support both body and mind. Through a range of therapeutic modalities, individuals are supported in their journey towards recovery in a safe and supported therapeutic environment. Medicare rebates available via GP referral.
(07) 5230 8996 View (07) 5230 8996
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Wendy Margaret Norman
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Are you dealing with issues that you just can't talk over with friends or family? Sitting or walking and talking might help untangle those complicated situations that life brings us. I listen and support you so that you can find the way forward that feels right for you. An investment in your mental health? A person to witness what others might not be able to? A professional. Trained to be there to help you through whatever you may be facing. Alongside. Caring.
Are you dealing with issues that you just can't talk over with friends or family? Sitting or walking and talking might help untangle those complicated situations that life brings us. I listen and support you so that you can find the way forward that feels right for you. An investment in your mental health? A person to witness what others might not be able to? A professional. Trained to be there to help you through whatever you may be facing. Alongside. Caring.
(07) 3477 9631 View (07) 3477 9631
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Lennard La Grange
Psychologist, MA, MAPS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am passionate about helping people overcome some of life's inevitable struggles and to further navigate through these times to become the best they can be and to lead a full and meaningful lives.
I am passionate about helping people overcome some of life's inevitable struggles and to further navigate through these times to become the best they can be and to lead a full and meaningful lives.
(07) 3608 1075 View (07) 3608 1075
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New Hope Psychology & Counselling
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
As C.S. Lewis once wrote: “Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.” Holding on to the past can keep individuals from healing and moving forward. I support clients in finding the courage to let go and move through their healing journey. I offer a safe, respectful space to explore their experiences, reconnect with values, and move toward meaningful change. My approach is compassionate, integrative, and trauma-informed, with openness to incorporating Christian faith or personal beliefs when meaningful to the individual.
As C.S. Lewis once wrote: “Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.” Holding on to the past can keep individuals from healing and moving forward. I support clients in finding the courage to let go and move through their healing journey. I offer a safe, respectful space to explore their experiences, reconnect with values, and move toward meaningful change. My approach is compassionate, integrative, and trauma-informed, with openness to incorporating Christian faith or personal beliefs when meaningful to the individual.
(07) 3186 9763 View (07) 3186 9763
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Laura Sorensen
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am passionate about making psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment accessible, easy to understand and affordable. My areas of interest include ADHD, Autism, Borderline (BPD), trauma and attachment. I am known for getting to the heart of issues quickly and for finding practical solutions to promote healing and growth. My goal is to help you understand why you do what you do, and empower you with the knowledge and strategies to make meaningful changes in the areas that are important to you.
I am passionate about making psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment accessible, easy to understand and affordable. My areas of interest include ADHD, Autism, Borderline (BPD), trauma and attachment. I am known for getting to the heart of issues quickly and for finding practical solutions to promote healing and growth. My goal is to help you understand why you do what you do, and empower you with the knowledge and strategies to make meaningful changes in the areas that are important to you.
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Kristy Wild - Small Steps Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Maybe you're coping on the outside, but on the inside, you feel tense, on edge, anxious, overwhelmed or just not quite able to settle. Many people I work with are fully functioning and managing life day-to-day, though they feel exhausted and burnt out by what they’re holding onto internally. Often, this is shaped by past experiences that still influence how their mind and body respond. Their responses feel more reactive then considered... I help you to identify and make sense of these feelings and patterns and assist you to gently shift them, so you can feel steadier, more connected, in control and at ease in your day-to-day life.
Maybe you're coping on the outside, but on the inside, you feel tense, on edge, anxious, overwhelmed or just not quite able to settle. Many people I work with are fully functioning and managing life day-to-day, though they feel exhausted and burnt out by what they’re holding onto internally. Often, this is shaped by past experiences that still influence how their mind and body respond. Their responses feel more reactive then considered... I help you to identify and make sense of these feelings and patterns and assist you to gently shift them, so you can feel steadier, more connected, in control and at ease in your day-to-day life.
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Kelly Luisa Bagshaw
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L3
Serves Area
Relationship Therapy, Separation Support, Anxiety, Trauma, Attachment & Nervous System counselling for individuals and couples. Combining psychotherapy with somatic, nervous system and evidence-informed holistic approaches, I help clients move beyond insight to create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, separation or divorce, chronic stress, low self-worth or repeating the same cycles, we'll work together to understand the root cause, build emotional resilience and create healthier relationships with yourself and others.
Relationship Therapy, Separation Support, Anxiety, Trauma, Attachment & Nervous System counselling for individuals and couples. Combining psychotherapy with somatic, nervous system and evidence-informed holistic approaches, I help clients move beyond insight to create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, separation or divorce, chronic stress, low self-worth or repeating the same cycles, we'll work together to understand the root cause, build emotional resilience and create healthier relationships with yourself and others.
(07) 3608 1765 View (07) 3608 1765
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Young Minds Health & Development Network
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Combining our knowledge of how the brain works with a variety of evidence-based therapuetic models, we equip our clients with the best tools to approach their challenges with understanding and confidence.
Combining our knowledge of how the brain works with a variety of evidence-based therapuetic models, we equip our clients with the best tools to approach their challenges with understanding and confidence.
(07) 3608 1390 View (07) 3608 1390
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Jason Beard
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Jason is a warm, friendly and compassionate psychologist. He has a wide range of experience working with adults, teenagers and children. Working collaboratively with Jason is about feeling heard - understanding what is important to you and moving towards that realisation. We achieve this by using an evidence-based approach. This not only helps you learn and improve but to so create, around you, the support you need. Jason also has experience working in business and consequential environments. He uses a variety of methods including coaching. Jason is a general and performance psychologist with Masters level qualifications.
Jason is a warm, friendly and compassionate psychologist. He has a wide range of experience working with adults, teenagers and children. Working collaboratively with Jason is about feeling heard - understanding what is important to you and moving towards that realisation. We achieve this by using an evidence-based approach. This not only helps you learn and improve but to so create, around you, the support you need. Jason also has experience working in business and consequential environments. He uses a variety of methods including coaching. Jason is a general and performance psychologist with Masters level qualifications.
(07) 3471 8903 View (07) 3471 8903

More Therapists Nearby

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Andy Chapman
Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I'm Andy, and I want to instill hope back in you for your future. Are you stuck going round and round in circles, on the hamster wheel of life, or "making the same mistakes" in relationships, over and over again? I've been there myself. Maybe giving yourself time to pause, reflect, and gaining some new tools for your personal toolbox is all you need to start the journey to wholeness. Let's dive deep into a world of discovery and choices, that our emotions are often signposts to deeper truths, if only we take the time and have the eyes to see. Often the greatest rewards lie at the end of life's hardest roads.
Hi, I'm Andy, and I want to instill hope back in you for your future. Are you stuck going round and round in circles, on the hamster wheel of life, or "making the same mistakes" in relationships, over and over again? I've been there myself. Maybe giving yourself time to pause, reflect, and gaining some new tools for your personal toolbox is all you need to start the journey to wholeness. Let's dive deep into a world of discovery and choices, that our emotions are often signposts to deeper truths, if only we take the time and have the eyes to see. Often the greatest rewards lie at the end of life's hardest roads.
(03) 6409 6115 View (03) 6409 6115
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Eden Dywer
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Eden (he/they), a Registered Psychologist deeply committed to improving mental health outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community. As a trans and neurodivergent person, I bring a lived understanding of how stigma, systemic barriers, and discrimination can affect mental health and identity. I am dedicated to providing trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, sex-positive, and gender and sexuality-affirming care, creating a safe and supportive therapeutic space where clients feel respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Hi, I’m Eden (he/they), a Registered Psychologist deeply committed to improving mental health outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community. As a trans and neurodivergent person, I bring a lived understanding of how stigma, systemic barriers, and discrimination can affect mental health and identity. I am dedicated to providing trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, sex-positive, and gender and sexuality-affirming care, creating a safe and supportive therapeutic space where clients feel respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.
(02) 9420 3143 View (02) 9420 3143
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Betty Snell
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
Woolloongabba, QLD 4102
I am an early-career psychologist but a long time mental health clinician, working across high and low acuity spaces in communities around the country. I have experience working with individuals and families from childhood to late adulthood addressing a variety of issues, from transition challenges to chronic mental illness. I have experience working within a variety of modalities, including ACT, DBT, Interpersonal Therapy, and trauma-informed approaches, and am working to incorporate Compassion Focused, Narrative and Internal Family Systems approaches into my practice.
I am an early-career psychologist but a long time mental health clinician, working across high and low acuity spaces in communities around the country. I have experience working with individuals and families from childhood to late adulthood addressing a variety of issues, from transition challenges to chronic mental illness. I have experience working within a variety of modalities, including ACT, DBT, Interpersonal Therapy, and trauma-informed approaches, and am working to incorporate Compassion Focused, Narrative and Internal Family Systems approaches into my practice.
(07) 2100 4642 View (07) 2100 4642
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Path4ward Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
New Farm, QLD 4005
At some point in our lives, most of us need some good support to walk through whatever is happening at the time. We can get hurt through no fault of our own or just feel unable to walk through the next season with confidence. Through a professional person-centred therapeutic relationship, using strength-based counselling in a wholistic approach where you feel valued, listened to, and genuinely cared for, it is possible to walk through trauma, mental health situations and relationship breakdown more smoothly and confidently with good help.
At some point in our lives, most of us need some good support to walk through whatever is happening at the time. We can get hurt through no fault of our own or just feel unable to walk through the next season with confidence. Through a professional person-centred therapeutic relationship, using strength-based counselling in a wholistic approach where you feel valued, listened to, and genuinely cared for, it is possible to walk through trauma, mental health situations and relationship breakdown more smoothly and confidently with good help.
(07) 3179 6806 View (07) 3179 6806
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Jess Sexton
Social Worker, AASW
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
Jess works with Animal Assistive Therapy (AAT) with her therapy dog Pikelet to assist children and adults to manage a range of mental health conditions or situations including trauma, difficulties managing emotions, poor sense of self, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting, grief and loss, life transitions and adjustments.
Jess works with Animal Assistive Therapy (AAT) with her therapy dog Pikelet to assist children and adults to manage a range of mental health conditions or situations including trauma, difficulties managing emotions, poor sense of self, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting, grief and loss, life transitions and adjustments.
(07) 2000 5954 View (07) 2000 5954
Modpsych Psychology Practice
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Yeerongpilly, QLD 4105
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people across the lifespan using a developmental and educational framework. This means I look at the person from a skills perspective and how I can help them function in the various systems (family, school, work, sport etc) they need to function in. I have a strong alliance with the LGBTQI community as well as working with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD and Autism Spectrum.
I work with people across the lifespan using a developmental and educational framework. This means I look at the person from a skills perspective and how I can help them function in the various systems (family, school, work, sport etc) they need to function in. I have a strong alliance with the LGBTQI community as well as working with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD and Autism Spectrum.
(07) 2100 4344 View (07) 2100 4344
Suicidal Ideation Therapists
How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?
Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?
The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.